John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

Key Provisions

• Would restore federal power to require certain states and local areas with a history of voting discrimination to get federal approval before changing their voting laws.
• Would require federal approval for specific types of voting changes, like new voter ID rules or closing polling places, in areas with significant minority populations.
• Would make it easier for courts to block voting practices that make it harder for minority groups to vote or elect their preferred candidates.
• Would require states and local governments to publicly announce voting changes and share information about polling places and voter demographics.
• Would give the Attorney General more power to send federal observers to elections to ensure fair voting practices.